Wind industrY In Germany · 2011
Wind Energy Market
Wind industrY
In Germany
Economic Report An overview of the German wind industry
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2011
Editorial
Dear Reader,
Unfortunately, the German domestic market
did not meet expectations in 2010. Only
1,551 megawatts of additional wind capacity was installed last year, instead of the
previous year’s forecast of 1,900 megawatts. This returns the German wind market
to its 1999 level. Factors contributing to
the slump in the German onshore market in
2010 included the long-term repercussions
of the financial crisis on major projects, as
well as a general uncertainty among all
players in the wind industry. In addition,
the space available for new installations
was cut back further, despite new land-use
policies in some federal states. Distance
requirements and height restrictions are
preventing onshore wind power from being
efficiently expanded.
80 per cent. This is promoting economic
growth and employment in Germany. More
than 100,000 direct and indirect jobs are
already provided by the German wind
industry today. Other jobs are being created through the growth of the main
export markets in Europe, North America
and Asia, the expansion of the replacement
turbine business, the establishment of the
offshore wind industry and the provision
of services in the areas of financing, installation, grid integration, operation and
maintenance. By 2020, there could be
200,000 to 250,000 jobs in the German
wind industry.
participants in the German wind sector
here – from global corporations to engineering firms.
Thank you for your interest in the development of this safe, clean and efficient technology and the expansion of the German
wind industry. I hope that “The Wind
Industry in Germany 2011” will give you
some interesting insights into the exciting
world of wind power.
Despite the dip of almost 20 per cent in
the domestic market in 2010 compared to
the previous year, the German wind industry has affirmed its ranking as a global
technology leader. This is due to the fact
that the installed global wind capacity
increased by 22 per cent from nearly 159
gigawatts in 2009 to more than 194 gigawatts in 2010. These figures illustrate the
huge importance of the export market for a
stable wind industry in Germany. Around
the world, interest in wind power continues to grow, as does the demand for systems, components and services for “made
in Germany” wind turbines.
Hermann Albers
Today, more than ever, the German wind
President
industry needs to build on its leading posi- Bundesverband WindEnergie e.V.
tion, so that it does not get overtaken by
the international competition. A stable
home market with strong renewable energy
legislation behind it is a good foundation
for further success in the global market. If
policy-makers in Berlin and the federal
states continue to give priority to wind
power, there is every reason to be optimistic about the future. The wind industry
will remain one of the strongest growth
sectors in the next few years, as the global
thirst for energy will only continue to rise,
increasing the demand for efficient, environmentally friendly and above all costeffective energy technologies, such as wind
power.
Experience in the German wind industry
has proven to be an advantage in the
global market, with an export share of over
This publication gives you an overview of
the key economic data and facts about the
wind industry. You will find all the market
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ContEnts
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EConomiC rEport
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Growth in thE wind sECtor
– a Global Expansion
the wind industry is one of the fastest
growing and most dynamic economic sectors. While demand remains high in europe,
installed wind power capacity is increasing
rapidly, especially in asia.
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industry struCturE –
thE wind industry FaCEs
uphEaval
the wind industry in Germany is shaped
in equal measure by young companies and
traditional industries that are continually
opening up new business segments with
new products and services.
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Global markEt – nEw
markEts arE GaininG in
strEnGth
the wind industry is well positioned in
global terms. in 2010, according to the
Global Wind energy council (GWec), new
wind turbines with a total rated capacity of 35.8 GW were erected, equating to a
turnover of 47.3 billion euros.
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onshorE – thE domEstiC
markEt bEComEs a pionEEr
markEt aGain
the German market maintains its outstanding position as a domestic and reference
market for turbine manufacturers and their
suppliers in europe.
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oFFshorE – GErmany slow to
tap potEntial
While onshore wind power has been a well
established branch of the industry for years,
the offshore branch is only now gaining
momentum.
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tEChnoloGy – turbinEs GEt
biGGEr thanks to hiGh-tECh
Wind turbines have continued to grow in
size over the past few years. On average,
turbines that were erected in Germany in
2010 had a rated capacity of just over 2 mW.
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FinanCinG – thE invEstmEnt
slowdown bEGins to piCk up
paCE
the construction of large-scale wind farms
on land and at sea requires enormous
investment. the financing for these large
projects is often covered by major energy
suppliers with sufficient capital resources.
However, municipal utility services are also
increasingly investing in their own wind
turbines and taking shares in offshore wind
farms.
cOntents
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EmploymEnt – sound
EmployEr with GrowinG
importanCE
the importance of the wind industry as an
employer continues to grow. in contrast to
nearly all other branches of the economy,
development in the wind industry remained
stable even during the recent economic
crisis.
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ClimatE protECtion –
not possiblE without wind
powEr
in Germany and around the world, wind
energy is already making an enormous
contribution to climate protection. according to the Global Wind energy council
(GWec), 194,400 mW of capacity has already
been installed, saving 260 million metric
tons of cO2 every year.
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Grid intEGration – EuropE’s
powEr supply dEpEnds on
thE Expansion oF powEr
Grids
the course is set for a reorganisation of the
energy supply in Germany and europe. Wind
and other renewable energies are to be rapidly expanded. this means that the German
and european power grids need to change.
CompaniEs
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manuFaCturErs
company overview on pages 6 and 7
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suppliErs
company overview on pages 6 and 7
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sErviCE & loGistiCs
company overview on pages 6 and 7
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publishEr and CoopEration
partnErs
industry dirECtory
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around 500 rElEvant
addrEssEs For thE wind
industry in GErmany
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